About the Role
At GIG Retail, we help retailers and brands connect with customers in smarter, more meaningful ways. We’re on a mission to drive what’s next in retail media - and we’re looking for an Agency Partner to help us do it. If you’re commercially minded, relationship-driven, and have a nose for new business, this could be your next big move; Let’s grow retail media together.
Responsibilities
- Deliver commercially powerful campaigns by working with Media Agencies, OOH specialists, and direct clients.
- Uncover and convert endemic and non-endemic opportunities through agency and client relationships, as well as supplier support.
- Build trust and credibility as the face of GIG at events, networking meet-ups, and pitch meetings.
- Shape campaign briefs using insight and performance data, collaborating with internal teams (Creative, Ops, Insight) to execute them.
- Utilize data and reporting team support to develop compelling case studies and stories for future sales.
- Forecast, track pipeline, and report performance with a commercial focus.
- Coach and inspire others to enhance their confidence, media knowledge, and sales ability.
Requirements
- Proven track record in media sales, client/account management, or retail marketing.
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in forecasting, planning, and delivering results.
- Possesses a curious mindset, always asking "why?" and "what’s next?".
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong understanding of media planning principles and campaign performance metrics.
- Knowledge of the Out Of Home (OHH), retail, or retail media industry.
- Existing relationships with Media Agencies or OOH specialists.
- Confidence in cold outreach and network expansion.
Skills
- Media sales
- Client management
- Account management
- Retail marketing
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Forecasting
- Planning
- Sales
- Media planning
- Campaign performance metrics
- Out Of Home (OHH) industry knowledge
- Retail industry knowledge
- Retail media industry knowledge
- Cold outreach
- Networking
Location
- Farringdon, London EC1R 3AU
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Agency Partner
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive + up to 25% bonus opportunity
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- 4 "joker" half days
- Birthday off
- Hybrid and flexible working policy
- Vibrant agency environment with regular social and wellbeing activities
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Electric Car Scheme
- Cycling to work scheme
- Income protection
- Death in Service
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- We are a tight-knit team of Retail Media Experts specialising in developing and managing top-performing retail media networks for some of the world's largest retailers.
- Our culture is one of inclusivity, creativity and positivity and we believe that happy employees lead to happy clients.
- With a supportive team and a focus on work-life balance, we have a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment.
- Our IMPACT values are an integral part of who we are (Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at Heart, Accountability, Customer Centric and Teamwork).
- Our "Culture Club" shines a light on 5 key areas that we believe make GIG Retail a standout place to work - charity, sustainability, mental health & wellness, EDI and social events.
- We are certified as a Great Place to Work.
- We are expanding our team and have several exciting opportunities.
- We are typically based 2 days a week in our Leeds or London head office, with 3 days either working from home or visiting our clients.
